Topic: Education
SJI Service Scholarship
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
No cooking needed on Thursday March 29th! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the participating restaurants for a great cause! We are gearing up for our annual SJI Service Scholarship event ‘Dining for Scholars’. Please help us support the local restaurants that support our local scholarships by dining out at one of the Continue Reading
Beginning Marimba Class
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
New spring session begins April 5. Classes will be held every Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:00 for a 10 week session. No musical experience necessary. It’s a fun, group experience – learning to play happy, rhythmic music on various sizes of marimbas. Make new friends and learn something new this Spring. Call or email for Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Film: Crazywise
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival presents the film “Crazywise”. This is a very special screening with both the director, Phil Borges and the producer Julee Geier attending for a thought provoking discussion along with local mental health expert Gary Waters. It happens on Tuesday, March 20th 7:00 pm at the Grange, 152 First Street; admission Continue Reading
School District News
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District School Board and Superintendent Communique Wednesday, February 28, 2018 – The San Juan Island School District School Board met at 3:00 pm for a workshop to review the levy fact sheet in preparation for informational presentations to service clubs. These details also be shared with community stakeholders and community groups Continue Reading
Mission: Advertising
Written on March 15, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents Mission: Advertising workshop Business owners are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for Mission: Advertising, a free workshop on advertising and marketing for small businesses, on Wednesday, March 28th from 9 a.m. until noon. Participants will learn the effective techniques and media they can use to build their Continue Reading
State Semifinalist at Stillpoint School!
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Nylah Pieples, a 5th grade student at Stillpoint School who was selected as a State Semifinalist in the 2018 Letters About Literature contest! This year, 1,132 Washington students in grades 4 through 6 submitted letters in Level 1. Nylah’s letter was one of only 20 letters selected as State semifinalists. This is the Continue Reading
Letter about the Levy
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
April 2018 Educational Programs and Operations Levy by Ralph Hahn, Chairman, San Juan Island School Board March 9, 2018 Voters will soon be receiving an informational mailer from the school district about the upcoming school levy election in April. The information contained in the mailer has been carefully reviewed and subsequently approved by the Board Continue Reading
Cooking with Stephanie
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tired of spending money on take-out when you’re pressed for time? Join Stephanie Prima on Saturday, April 14th, 11:00am-2:00pm and learn how to cook quick, healthy meals without recipes. In this class you’ll learn key skills to whip up nutritious, scrumptious meals in your own home – the kind you need to get on the Continue Reading
In Support of School Levy
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools, and community in the upcoming election on April 24th. The renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations (formerly the M&O) Levy will help ensure that our students continue to receive a first-rate education in Friday Harbor. Island voters Continue Reading
Experience Spain with Skagit Valley College in Spring 2019
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sign up for the trip of a lifetime as three Skagit Valley College professors lead a study-abroad immersion learning opportunity in Spanish art, music, language, and culture on March 21-29, 2019. Intended for students as well as lifelong learners of all ages, the 9-day adventure will take you to Barcelona, Madrid, and an optional excursion Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Adults and $7 for Kids under 12 Proceeds support the Chef.0 and Food for Thought Program. Greek Menu Chicken Gyros – roasted chicken in soft pita bread with tzatziki and romaine lettuce Continue Reading
Kindergarten Round Up
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Elementary School is inviting all parents of children who will be five years old on or before August 31st 2018 to meet with school staff and begin the kindergarten registration process. Kindergarten registration will be held on Tuesday March 13th & Wednesday March 14th. Please call the school office at 378-5209 to schedule Continue Reading
Hydrogen for the Win
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was submitted by Carla Wright from the Rotary Club of San Juan Island… “Hydrogen” was the correct spelling for Marcia King, a 7th grader from the Friday Harbor Middle School, the first-place winner at the 13th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee on March 1. Marcia received a trophy, a check for $100. Her 7th Continue Reading
Senior vs Staff Basketball
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this year’s Senior vs Staff Basketball game Friday March 9th! This hilarious event is a full evening’s worth of fun including: shooting contests raffles for firewood and soil raffle for a weekend stay in a condo in Glacier Washington near Mt Baker dessert auction throwing your friends and family in “jail” a dinner Continue Reading
Applied Management Bachelor’s Offered at SVC
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College to begin Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management Skagit Valley College (SVC) received approval in February 2018 from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the College’s regional accrediting body, to offer and begin an Applied Management baccalaureate program in September 2018. SVC received approval in October 2017 from the Washington State Board for Community and Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading
SJI Service Scholarship
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
No cooking needed on Thursday March 29th! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the participating restaurants for a great cause! We are gearing up for our annual SJI Service Scholarship event ‘Dining for Scholars’. Please help us support the local restaurants that support our local scholarships by dining out at one of the Continue Reading
Beginning Marimba Class
Written on March 19, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
New spring session begins April 5. Classes will be held every Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:00 for a 10 week session. No musical experience necessary. It’s a fun, group experience – learning to play happy, rhythmic music on various sizes of marimbas. Make new friends and learn something new this Spring. Call or email for Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Film: Crazywise
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival presents the film “Crazywise”. This is a very special screening with both the director, Phil Borges and the producer Julee Geier attending for a thought provoking discussion along with local mental health expert Gary Waters. It happens on Tuesday, March 20th 7:00 pm at the Grange, 152 First Street; admission Continue Reading
School District News
Written on March 17, 2018 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District School Board and Superintendent Communique Wednesday, February 28, 2018 – The San Juan Island School District School Board met at 3:00 pm for a workshop to review the levy fact sheet in preparation for informational presentations to service clubs. These details also be shared with community stakeholders and community groups Continue Reading
Mission: Advertising
Written on March 15, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC presents Mission: Advertising workshop Business owners are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for Mission: Advertising, a free workshop on advertising and marketing for small businesses, on Wednesday, March 28th from 9 a.m. until noon. Participants will learn the effective techniques and media they can use to build their Continue Reading
State Semifinalist at Stillpoint School!
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Nylah Pieples, a 5th grade student at Stillpoint School who was selected as a State Semifinalist in the 2018 Letters About Literature contest! This year, 1,132 Washington students in grades 4 through 6 submitted letters in Level 1. Nylah’s letter was one of only 20 letters selected as State semifinalists. This is the Continue Reading
Letter about the Levy
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
April 2018 Educational Programs and Operations Levy by Ralph Hahn, Chairman, San Juan Island School Board March 9, 2018 Voters will soon be receiving an informational mailer from the school district about the upcoming school levy election in April. The information contained in the mailer has been carefully reviewed and subsequently approved by the Board Continue Reading
Cooking with Stephanie
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tired of spending money on take-out when you’re pressed for time? Join Stephanie Prima on Saturday, April 14th, 11:00am-2:00pm and learn how to cook quick, healthy meals without recipes. In this class you’ll learn key skills to whip up nutritious, scrumptious meals in your own home – the kind you need to get on the Continue Reading
In Support of School Levy
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools, and community in the upcoming election on April 24th. The renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations (formerly the M&O) Levy will help ensure that our students continue to receive a first-rate education in Friday Harbor. Island voters Continue Reading
Experience Spain with Skagit Valley College in Spring 2019
Written on March 8, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sign up for the trip of a lifetime as three Skagit Valley College professors lead a study-abroad immersion learning opportunity in Spanish art, music, language, and culture on March 21-29, 2019. Intended for students as well as lifelong learners of all ages, the 9-day adventure will take you to Barcelona, Madrid, and an optional excursion Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Friday Harbor High School Commons. $15 for Adults and $7 for Kids under 12 Proceeds support the Chef.0 and Food for Thought Program. Greek Menu Chicken Gyros – roasted chicken in soft pita bread with tzatziki and romaine lettuce Continue Reading
Kindergarten Round Up
Written on March 7, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Elementary School is inviting all parents of children who will be five years old on or before August 31st 2018 to meet with school staff and begin the kindergarten registration process. Kindergarten registration will be held on Tuesday March 13th & Wednesday March 14th. Please call the school office at 378-5209 to schedule Continue Reading
Hydrogen for the Win
Written on March 6, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was submitted by Carla Wright from the Rotary Club of San Juan Island… “Hydrogen” was the correct spelling for Marcia King, a 7th grader from the Friday Harbor Middle School, the first-place winner at the 13th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee on March 1. Marcia received a trophy, a check for $100. Her 7th Continue Reading
Senior vs Staff Basketball
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this year’s Senior vs Staff Basketball game Friday March 9th! This hilarious event is a full evening’s worth of fun including: shooting contests raffles for firewood and soil raffle for a weekend stay in a condo in Glacier Washington near Mt Baker dessert auction throwing your friends and family in “jail” a dinner Continue Reading
Applied Management Bachelor’s Offered at SVC
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College to begin Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management Skagit Valley College (SVC) received approval in February 2018 from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the College’s regional accrediting body, to offer and begin an Applied Management baccalaureate program in September 2018. SVC received approval in October 2017 from the Washington State Board for Community and Continue Reading
Winter Birds Boat Trip
Written on March 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Friends of the San Juans and birding experts on a special winter birds boat trip on Saturday, March 10 from 10 am – 2 pm. With just 8 people aboard, this tour will be intimate and informed and provide in-depth knowledge about seasonal wildlife in the San Juans. Peter Cavanagh, NASA researcher, University of Washington professor, Continue Reading